Untactful

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtæktfəl/

Definitions of untactful

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case, 'untactful' describes someone who lacks tact or social grace

Example Sentences

A1 He made an untactful comment at the dinner party.

A2 She often says untactful things without realizing it.

B1 The manager's untactful handling of the situation caused a lot of tension in the office.

B2 It's important to think before speaking to avoid making untactful remarks.

C1 Her untactful behavior towards her colleagues led to her being reprimanded by HR.

C2 The politician's untactful response to the reporter's question caused a media frenzy.

Examples of untactful in a Sentence

formal His untactful comments during the meeting offended several colleagues.

informal She always manages to say the most untactful things at the worst times.

slang I can't believe he said that, what an untactful move!

figurative Her untactful behavior was like a bull in a china shop, causing chaos wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of untactful

• past tense: untactfulled
• plural: untactfuls
• comparative: more untactful
• superlative: most untactful
• present tense: untactful
• future tense: will be untactful
• perfect tense: have been untactful
• continuous tense: is being untactful
• singular: untactful
• positive degree: untactful
• infinitive: to untactful
• gerund: untactfully
• participle: untactfulled

Origin and Evolution of untactful

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'untactful' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'tactful' meaning having or showing tact, or the ability to deal with difficult or sensitive situations in a thoughtful and considerate way.

Evolution of the word: The word 'untactful' likely emerged in response to the need for a term to describe someone who lacks tact or the ability to handle situations delicately. As society evolved and communication styles changed, the concept of tactfulness also evolved, leading to the creation and use of the word 'untactful'.